Manage episode 518166861 series 3700394
Episode Notes:
What You’ll Learn:
High Fowler’s vs. supine: Why positioning saves oxygenation in COPD
The “below 60 rule” for Digoxin (and why bradycardia = danger)
Normal newborn vitals that trick NCLEX students
The hallmark sign of peritonitis after surgery
Early compensation in hypovolemic shock: why tachycardia appears first
Insulin teaching mistake that signals knowledge gaps
Therapeutic communication for auditory hallucinations: safety first
The LIONS mnemonic for late decelerations
ACE inhibitor safety: monitoring for hypotension and angioedema
Neutropenic precautions that save lives in pediatrics
Nursing Pearls:
Always ask “What’s my priority? Airway, Breathing, or Circulation?”
Position changes are often the fastest lifesaving move.
Never dismiss patient symptoms—assess, document, and escalate.
Know normal values cold; they guide every safe decision.
Safety trumps everything.
Make sure to check out ThinkLikeaNurse.org for more educational resources for nurses!
Need to reach out? Send an email to Brooke at [email protected]
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